Rare vintage aviation theme chapter book set in World War II America, Smilin’ Jack and the Daredevil Girl Pilot. Based on 1930s newspaper comic strip “Smilin’ Jack” by army veteran Zach Mosley, who is credited with months of anti-submarine patrol on the Atlantic frontier. The heroine, Betty Brown, is a formidable character who provides inspiration for young women blazing their own trail in history.
Adult fiction graphic novel
Whitman Publishing Company
Racine, Wisconsin
1942
Mystery and Adventure Stories for Girls and Boys
Overall condition is very good
Original cover protected in plastic sleeve
Strong spine and edges
Minor page discoloration
No water or other stains or major defects of any kind
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Betty and ZZ were devoted mothers and trend-setters during the most exciting decades in American history: The 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. The artifacts featured here highlight the most significant themes in their lives, including (but not limited to): Space exploration and aeronautics, travel and leisure, sports and fitness, the arts (and in particular, theater and painting), East Coast and Southern living, love of country, and travel to the West and abroad.